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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic SZ8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was announced 4 years prior to the SZ8 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SD1300 IS scores versus the SZ8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Panasonic SZ8

 SD1300 IS SZ8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 SZ8 SD1300 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2010Newer by 47 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic SZ8

 SD1300 IS SZ8 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1300 IS features outside dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the SZ8.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and SZ8 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and SZ8.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic SZ8 to show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (159 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition in class (159g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1300 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ8
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (159g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic SZ8
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Also called IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-08 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 159g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release - $275